Total Crime Rate
3.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
3.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026West Avenue area has the lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Althorne , and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 205 local areas in Maldon .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around West Avenue (CM3 6AF) in the last 12 months was 3.2 per 1,000 residents and was 93.5% lower than the Althorne average (49.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Avenue (CM3 6AF), the main crime hotspot is near George Cardnell Way. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Mayland Quay | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Mayland Quay | Local resolution |
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